THE full cast has been announced for Strictly Ballroom the Musical, which is to have its UK premiere on November 30 at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds.

The iconic role of Fran will be played by Gemma Sutton, who starred in the hugely-acclaimed production of Gypsy and is currently in The Go-Between in the West End.

She will play opposite Sam Lips as Scott, who has starred on Broadway in Pippin and Wicked and now makes his UK debut.

Appearing alongside them will be two familiar faces from West Yorkshire Playhouse’s 2015 hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Tamsin Carroll and Stephen Matthews will play opposite each other as Shirley and Doug.

Drew McOnie will direct and choreograph the production, which is based on the original Australian musical created by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin.

Drew said: “I'm incredibly excited about the dynamic and diverse company we've carefully put together to create Strictly Ballroom.

"Our international company is hugely talented and I can’t wait to introduce them to audiences.”

James Brining, artistic director of West Yorkshire Playhouse, said: “We’re thrilled such talented and experienced performers from the West End and Broadway are coming to perform here.

"We pride ourselves on producing exceptional musical theatre and we are building a reputation for showcasing world-class musicals here in Leeds. "Strictly Ballroom follows on from the huge success of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which premiered at West Yorkshire Playhouse and is still touring nationally."

Strictly Ballroom the Musical is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart.

It features break-into-song numbers such as Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, as well as several wonderful new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect.

The musical will run from Nov 30 2016 to Jan 21 2017 at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Visit wyp.org.uk/events/strictly-ballroom-musical/#tickets or call the box office on 0113 2137700 for tickets.